Shark Bay

Rockwell

WA6532

Rockwell at a glance

Median house

$396,000

Median unit

$285,120

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

4

Median age 51

About

Welcome to Rockwell.

Rockwell (6532) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia. The median house here is $396,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.

Rockwell has roughly 4 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Houses change hands at $396,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $79,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Rockwell on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$396,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$320/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$272/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$396,000

Median Unit PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$285,120

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4

Median age: 51

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.20% (median rent $320/wk against a $396,000 price tag). Units yield 4.96% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

4.20%

Based on $396,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

4.96%

Based on $285,120 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: abs-census-2021

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Rockwell's population at 4, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

4

Median age

51

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Rockwell scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Rockwell.

Local schools for Rockwell

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Government School Catchment

Yuna Primary School

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Chapman Valley Primary School

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Northampton District High School

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Frequently asked

About Rockwell.

What is the median house price in Rockwell?
The median house price in Rockwell, WA 6532 is $396,000. The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Rockwell postcode?
Rockwell is in the 6532 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
What is the average rent in Rockwell?
The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
What schools are in Rockwell?
There are 4 schools serving Rockwell on this page, including Yuna Primary School, Chapman Valley Primary School, Northampton District High School.
How walkable is Rockwell?
Rockwell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Rockwell?
Rockwell is close to Naraling, South Yuna, Marrah, Nolba, Dindiloa.
What is the population of Rockwell?
Rockwell has approximately 4 residents. The median age is 51.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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